Champions League final interrupted by pitch invaders after less than a minute

Caption: LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 01: Marcel Sabitzer of Borussia Dortmund assists members of security as they stop a pitch invader during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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The Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley was interrupted by three pitch invaders on Saturday evening.

After less than a minute played, three men had managed to evade security and make their way onto the pitch with the Madrid and Dortmund players.

Play was halted as security staff moved in the tackle the three men, while Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer also helped to detain one man who was tackled to the turf.

One of the pitch invaders also approached Madrid winger Vinicius Jr for a selfie.

All three men were wearing T-shirts with the name ‘Mellstroy’, which is the name of a famous Russian internet streamer.

Caption: Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hollandse Hoogte/Shutterstock (14518456aa)LONDON – (l-r) Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, field stormer takes photo during the UEFA Champions League Final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024 in London, United Kingdom.Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid, 2023/24 UEFA Champions League FINAL – 01 Jun 2024
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A pitch invader took a selfie with Vinicius Junior (Getty)

Caption: Soccer Football – Champions League – Final – Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – June 1, 2024 A pitch invader interrupts play at the beginning of the match REUTERS/Carl Recine
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A pitch invader is chased by security officers during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, at Wembley stadium, in London, on June 1, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Caption: Soccer Football – Champions League – Final – Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid – Wembley Stadium, London, Britain – June 1, 2024 Pitch invader is seen during the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Caption: A pitch invader is is tackled by stewards during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, at Wembley stadium, in London, on June 1, 2024. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Caption: LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 01: Marcel Sabitzer of Borussia Dortmund assists members of security as they stop a pitch invader during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
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